Southwest Lower Michigan Weather History

The Weather History for July 22nd

Severe thunderstorms struck during the late evening as a cold front moved through. High winds downed numerous trees, and several streets in Grand Rapids were blocked by falling trees.

7/22/2010

A round of strong to severe storms hit southern lower Michigan during the mid to late afternoon. Extensive damage occurred around Gull Lake in northeastern Kalamazoo county, where a microburst produced winds up to around 75 mph that brought down numerous large trees. More storms moved through in the evening, with damaging winds and a brief tornado in Allegan county.